Week of Events
Sunday, January 18, 2026
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January 18, 2026 -Birding 101 Workshop
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January 18, 2026 -Winter Weeds and Wildflowers
Birding 101 Workshop
(DC) (DC Bird Alliance) This engaging session is ideal for nature enthusiasts of all levels, designed to enrich your birdwatching experience with a special focus on photography: Wildlife Photography Tips: Learn to capture stunning images of wildlife using cell phones and cameras. Biodiversity Documentation: Discover how to edit and submit photos to platforms like iNaturalist and eBird. Photo Management: Get ...
Winter Weeds and Wildflowers
(MD) (Nature Forward) Not all herbaceous plants disappear in the winter. Many persist as dried stalks and seed clusters creating lovely, dramatic forms throughout open landscapes. Join a naturalist for an indoor/outdoor introduction to winter weed and wildflower identification at our Woodend Sanctuary. We’ll also investigate seed dispersal strategies and examine plant skeletons for signs of summer insect activity, such ...
Monday, January 19, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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January 20, 2026 -The Beauty and Magic of Winter Trees (Virtual)
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January 20, 2026 -Ferrets: The Road to Recovery (Virtual)
The Beauty and Magic of Winter Trees (Virtual)
(DMV) (Capital Nature) Join renowned local naturalist Alonso Abugattas, the Capital Naturalist, for a fascinating talk on trees during the winter months. Evergreens like American Hollies and Eastern Cedars provide life-sustaining food and shelter to birds and other wildlife, and reward us with sightings of refreshing green and red. Deciduous trees reveal stunning winter forms while they gather strength for ...
Ferrets: The Road to Recovery (Virtual)
(MD) (Smithsonian Environmental Research Center) Half a century ago, scientists believed the last black-footed ferrets—the only ferrets native to North America—had gone extinct. Today, their recovery marks one of the most hopeful conservation stories of the 20th and 21st centuries. In a free Smithsonian webinar, discover how this endangered species rebounded with Paul Marinari, a retired biologist with the Smithsonian’s National ...
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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January 21, 2026 -Safe Sidewalks, Clean Water: Smart Salting for DMV Residents (Virtual)
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January 21, 2026 -The Effects of Climate Breakdown on Birds (Virtual)
Safe Sidewalks, Clean Water: Smart Salting for DMV Residents (Virtual)
(VA) (Northern Virginia Regional Commission) Join the Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) and Interstate Commission for the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) to learn how winter salt impacts our environment, why it’s a growing regional concern, and the simple steps you can take at home—before, during, and after storms—to apply just the right amount of salt to maintain safety in the ...
The Effects of Climate Breakdown on Birds (Virtual)
(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) Climate breakdown is already having significant effects on the natural environment, including serious impacts on bird populations. Bill Young will present an overview about how birds are likely to be affected in the future and which ones are likely to be best or least able to deal with the impending changes. The course is intended ...
Thursday, January 22, 2026
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January 22, 2026 -Science Inspires Art – Art Inspires Science (Virtual)
Science Inspires Art – Art Inspires Science (Virtual)
(MD) (Natural History Society of Maryland) Researchers utilize a biochemical technique called clearing and staining to create skeletal images of vertebrates. This makes biological specimens transparent while simultaneously highlighting specific structures. Dr. Noah Bressman blends this scientific technique, photography, and digital effects to highlight the beauty within fish anatomy. He will discuss how he makes his unique neon skeletons, major ...
Friday, January 23, 2026
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January 23, 2026 -Bladdertraps and Biodiversity (Virtual)
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January 23, 2026 -Community Winter Salt Management (Virtual)
Bladdertraps and Biodiversity (Virtual)
(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Carnivorous plants like those in the genus Utricularia have evolved fascinating adaptations to capture prey and thrive in challenging environments. Join Executive Director Dr. Susan Pell in conversation with student researchers Jamie Lubov and Alex Risdal as they share their studies of this extraordinary group of plants! These discoveries open a window into an interconnected plant ...
Community Winter Salt Management (Virtual)
(VA) (Northern Virginia Regional Commission) This session is tailored for HOA and other community association residents, board members, community managers, and maintenance team members. Gain best practices and information for efficient winter salt use, contractor coordination, and strategies to reduce environmental damage while maintaining profitability and setting winter maintenance expectations.
Saturday, January 24, 2026
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January 24, 2026 -Skulls and Bones
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January 24, 2026 -Nature’s Architects – Biomimicry
Skulls and Bones
(VA) (NOVA Parks) You can learn a lot from an animal’s skull and bones…you just need to know what to look for! In this brand-new offering, dissect an owl pellet to uncover and construct the skeleton inside, explore the features of different skulls and learn how to identify their species, measure the bite and grip forces these animals can exert, ...
Nature’s Architects – Biomimicry
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Examine the sophisticated structural engineering found in animal constructions from beaver dams to bird nests and insect colonies. Discover how these natural building techniques inspire modern architectural innovations and sustainable design solutions. This interactive program explores the intersection of biological systems and human engineering through hands-on biomimicry investigations. Ages 5 to Adult.